Peace Movements Deemed Radicals’ Tool In War Debate
The American Legion Americanism commission warns members against peace groups likened to Bolsheviks and radicals. Garland W. Powell says Women’s Peace Society and related groups push anti war pledges to bar patriotic Americans from defense efforts. He urges attendance at meetings to counter the movement and defend U S institutions.
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United States
Americanism Commission of
The
American Legion
Legion
Garland W. Powell
Americanism Commission
Womens’ Peace Society
Womens’ Peace Union
Western
Hemsphere
Fellowship of Youth For Peace
America
Bulletin
Trades and Professions Form Special American Legion Posts
Formation of American Legion posts dedicated to specific trades is expanding with doctors lawyers advertising men and other professionals joining. Notable groups exist in Chicago New York Philadelphia Boston and Cleveland is forming an advertising post while St Louis and Indianapolis include printing journalism and related trades. These posts contribute ideas for post advertising and may aid national officials in future campaigns.
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American Legion
Legion
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Legion to Fight Illiteracy in Georgia
The American Legion in Georgia plans an immediate drive to wipe out illiteracy with support and manpower for the Georgia literacy commission. Officials cited over 70 000 white illiterates and the need for funds to open schools, while warning radicals may exploit illiteracy to attack national institutions.
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Legionnaires
Garland W. Powell
Legion
National Americanism Commission
Florida Wins Lindsley Cup For Legion Renewal Lead
Florida enrolled 93.2 percent of its 1923 Legion membership by March 1 aided by Henry D. Lindsley of New York. Mexico followed with 92.2 percent, Wisconsin 78.4 percent and Oregon close behind. Other departments surpassed 50 percent renewal in the 1923-24 cycle.
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Florida
Henry D. Lindsley
New York
Department of Mexico
Legion
Foreign Department
Department of
Wisconsin
Oregon
Badger State
Lindsley Trophy Offered to Spur Early Renewal
Commander Lindsley offered the trophy to spur early renewal of Legion memberships across multiple states and announced the award at the January executive committee meeting. He has long supported Legion affairs, donated trophies, and left a $10,000 bequest to fund a future endowment after his death. He previously served as Dallas mayor and led war risk insurance in the AEF before becoming Legion commander from 1919 until Olier’s election.
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South Dakota
Tennessee
South Carolina
Iowa
North Dakota
Alaska
Vermont
Virginia
Wyoming
Kentucky
New Hampshire
Idaho
Nevada
Lindsley
Legion
Dallas
Tex
Colonization Plan Is Popular With Veterans
A California land colonization plan for veterans faces abeyance due to high costs. Ten million dollars was appropriated for farms and homes. Legionnaires and welfare board members decided to ignore the plan. Over 430 farms costing 3 million have been bought for veteran citizens. Twelve hundred home and farm applications have been received, with funds likely exhausted once filled.
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California
Legionnaires and Welfare Board
Kitchen Cabinet recipe column from 1924 issue
The piece outlines several warm weather dishes with steps for Sduer Braten Savory Potatoes and Apples a la Manhattan plus Cream of Corn Soup and Hot Sardines. It includes instructions on ingredients quantities methods and garnishes with a closing poetic excerpt about sleep and fortune.
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Manhattan
Light Desserts for Warm Days
Dessert ideas suited for hot weather with easy digestion. Cherry Moss uses gelatin, canned cherries, and almonds whipped cream. Coffee Sponge mixes gelatin with coffee sugar and egg whites, chilled in a mold and served with whipped cream.
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Duwol
Tiai
Sharples
Sharples Allsteel
Sharples Separator Company
West Chester
Herrennia Gemella
University of Michigan
Egypt
British Museum
Northwestern Yeast Co
North Ashland Ave
Chicago, Ill
W.L Douglas
WEN
W. L. Douglas
W. L Douglas
W.L. Douglas
W L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas Shoe Co
Spark St
Brockton, Mass
Corflex
Black Kid Ff Blucher
Hinola
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